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- ↑ Unterberger, Richie (January 1, 1997). "Various Artists - Soulful Pop (1996)". In Bogdanov, Vladimir; Erlewine, Michael; Erlewine, Stephen Thomas; Unterberger, Richie; Woodstra, Chris (eds.). AllMusic Guide to Rock. San Francisco: Miller Freeman, Inc. p. 1091.
- ↑ Jay & The Techniques, "Keep The Ball Rollin'" Retrieved April 4, 2013
- ↑ Al Hirt's "Keep The Ball Rollin'" Chart Positions Retrieved April 4, 2013
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